Kramer Electronics RC-80 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Models:

RC-80,

RC-160,

RC-160L,

Remote Control

Contents

2.1 Quick Start 1

3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4

6.1 Connecting the Remote Control Rear Panel 11

6.1.1 Connecting via RS-232 13

6.2 Controlling via ETHERNET 13

6.2.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 13

6.2.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 14

6.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 15

6.4 Controlling via RS-485 15

6.5 Setting the DIP-switches 16

7.1 Reading the Display 18

7.1.1 Viewing the Current Status 18

7.2 Switching OUT-IN Combinations 19

7.3 Confirming Settings 20

7.3.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 20

7.4 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 21

7.4.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 21

7.4.2 Setting the Breakaway Option 21

7.5 Locking the Front Panel 21

8.1 Downloading from the Internet 22

8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 IN Port 22

8.3 Upgrading Firmware 23

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

Overview 2

Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines 4

Installing in a Rack 9

Connecting the Remote Control Machine 10

Operating the Remote Control Machine 18

Flash Memory Upgrade 22

Technical Specifications 24

Kramer Protocol 2000 25

Contents

Figures

Figure 1: RC-80 Remote Control 5 Figure 2: RC-160 Remote Control 6 Figure 3: RC-160L Remote Control 7 Figure 4: Connecting the RC-160 Remote Control 12 Figure 5: Connecting a Device without using a Null-modem Adapter 13 Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 14 Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 14 Figure 8: Controlling via RS-485 16 Figure 9: RC-160 DIP-switches 16 Figure 10: RC-160 Display 18 Figure 11: The JTG Sender Window 23

Tables

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 Table 2: Front Panel RC-80/RC-160/RC-160L Remote Control Features 8 Table 3: Rear Panel RC-80/RC-160/RC-160L Remote Control Features 8 Table 4: Remote Control Configurations 10 Table 5: DIP-switch Settings 16 Table 6: Machine # DIP-switch Settings 17 Table 7: Technical Specifications of the RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L 24 Table 8: Protocol Definitions 25 Table 9: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 26

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Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your RC-80, RC-160 and/or RC-160L which are ideal for broadcasting studios, and presentation and industrial applications. The package includes the following items:

 RC-80/RC-160/RC-160L Remote Controller  Null-modem adapter  Windows®-based Kramer control software2  Windows®-based Configuration Manager  Kramer RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the

required battery and a separate user manual3)

 This user manual3

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

 Review the contents of this user manual  Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Overview

RS-232

S wit ch er

Re m ot e C ont r o l

S wit ch er

RS-232

S wit ch er

Re m ot e C on tr o l

ETHERNET

Re m ot e C ont r o l

Re m ot e C ont r ol

RS-232

3 Overview

The Kramer RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L are an innovative series of master remote control units, designed for broadcasting studios and industrial applications.

The RC-160 and RC-160L can access and control Kramer machines that use Protocol 2000 (for example, a switcher that has up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs).

The RC-80 can access and control Kramer machines that use Protocol 2000 (for example, a switcher that has up to eight inputs and eight outputs). The status of the controlled switcher is monitored continuously, and shown on the display.

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Overview

In particular, the Remote Control machines:  Have an LCD display (for the RC-160 and RC-160L) or a bright

7-segment LED display (for the RC-80)

 Feature two RS-232 ports (IN and OUT), an RS-485 port, an Ethernet

interface, and an IR receiver

 Include Audio-follow-video and breakaway options  Have a TAKE button, for confirming actions  Include a LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel  Receive their power from a 12V DC source, making them ideal also for

field operation

Control the RC-80/RC-160/RC-160L using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

 RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system,

PC, or other serial controller

 The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter  The Ethernet

The RC-80/RC-160 is dependable, rugged, and fits into one vertical space (1U) of a standard 19” professional rack. The RC-160L fits into two vertical spaces (2U) of a standard 19” professional rack.

To achieve the best performance:  Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer Remote Control machine away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power

wall adapter that is provided with this unit1.

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall

before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines

3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual

Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual.

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual

Term Definition

802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or

IP Address A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a

Local Area Network (LAN)

Media Access Control (MAC) Address

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and

automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different network location

stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.

particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.

Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a server within a defined geographic area.

A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.

The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications protocol in an intranet or an extranet.

4 Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines

This section defines each of the Remote Control machines:

 Figure 1 illustrates the RC-80 Remote Control  Figure 2 illustrates the RC-160 Remote Control  Figure 3 illustrates the RC-160L Remote Control

Table 2 and Table 3 define the Remote Control machines1.

1 Some items, which appear in the table, do not appear in the illustrations since they are not included in that specific machine

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Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines

Figure 1: RC-80 Remote Control1

1 Item 9, which appears in Table 3 is not included in this machine

Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines

Figure 2: RC-160 Remote Control

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Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines

Figure 3: RC-160L Remote Control

Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines

Table 2: Front Panel RC-80/RC-160/RC-160L Remote Control Features

Function # Feature

RC-80 RC-160 RC-160L

1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote

2 LOCK Button Disengages the front panel switches

SELECTOR

Buttons1

SELECTOR

Buttons1 5 VIDEO Button When button illuminates, actions relate to video2. Press to toggle 6 AUDIO Button When button illuminates, actions relate to audio2. Press to toggle 7 TAKE Button When in the Confirm mode, press to implement a single action. Press to toggle

control transmitter

Select the output to which the input is to be routed 3 OUT / OUTPUT From 1 to 8 From 1 to 16 From 1 to 16

Select the input to switch to the output 4 IN / INPUT From 1 to 8 From 1 to 16 From 1 to 16

between Confirm and At Once mode Displays the selected input switched to the output (marked above/below each input) 8 STATUS Display 7-segment LED LCD LCD

Table 3: Rear Panel RC-80/RC-160/RC-160L Remote Control Features

Function # Feature

RC-80 RC-160 RC-160L

9 LCD Contrast Trimmer Not applicable Turn to adjust LCD contrast3

10 RS-485 Terminal Block

Port

11 RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub Port Connects to the PC or to another Remote Control 12 RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub

Port

13 SETUP DIP-switches See section 6.4 14 Flash Upgrade Button Push in for “Program” to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware (see

15 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC through computer networking (see section 6.2) 16 Reset Button ETHERNET factory reset button. Press to reset to factory default

17 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G (Ground) may be connected to the shield of the cable if desired

Connects to a Kramer switcher or another Remote Control

section 8), or release for “Normal” (the factory default)

definitions4: IP number  192.168.139 Mask – 255.255.255.0 Gateway – 192.168.11

1 The RC-80 and RC-160L have large buttons, and the RC-160 has small buttons 2 Press both VIDEO and AUDIO buttons (both buttons illuminate) for the audio channels to follow the video channels (AFV, audio-follow-video mode) 3 Insert a screwdriver into the hole and carefully rotate it, to trim the level 4 First disconnect the power adapter and then connect it again while pressing the Reset button. The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions

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